foreign affairs reporter for the Huffington Post.
Jessica Schulberg is a reporter covering foreign policy and national security for The Huffington Post. Previously, she was a reporter-researcher at The New Republic. She holds a master's degree in international politics from American University.
Detainee Memories One man lost his eye. Another’s rectum was so damaged he can’t sit without a pillow. A third was strung up naked on a pole for two days. These men are the first to speak up about their experiences at C.I.A. detention sites and places like Guantanamo. Until recently, the detainees were bound to silence because the details surrounding their treatment were considered classified. But now the U.S. government is loosening its definition of classified information, allowing current and former prisoners to talk about their memories and experiences of being tortured. But was the restriction legal in the first place?
'Dandelion and Quince,' food and crime, 'All About Eggs' Sarah Lohman talks about the murder and historic recipes that form the backbone of her new book, “Ohio 1910,” and Rachel Khong shares highlights from Lucky Peach’s last cookbook, “All About Eggs.” Michelle Mckenzie tells us how to cook oft-forgotten fruits, veggies and herbs, and Jonathan Gold reviews AR Cucina in Culver City. Plus: raspberries at the market and a special guest DJ set from Alton Brown.
Why did Jared Kushner want a back channel with Russians? News broke Friday that President Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor, Jared Kushner, tried setting up a back channel between the Trump transition team and the Russian government. What are the consequences for Kushner, President Trump, and the investigation into Russian meddling?
Accusations of lying fly between James Comey and White House During his testimony Thursday, former FBI Director James Comey accused President Trump and other White House officials of lying when they said the FBI was in disarray and its staff had lost confidence in him. President Trump’s lawyer said Comey was wrong -- that the president never asked for his loyalty, and never asked him to back off the investigation into former NSA director Michael Flynn.
